Cabbage Roll in a Bowl Recipe | One-Pan Skillet Meal
This easy Cabbage Roll in a Bowl recipe has all the cozy flavor of stuffed cabbage rolls in one simple skillet meal. Made with ground beef, tender cabbage, rice, and a rich tomato sauce, it is a hearty, budget-friendly dinner for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: SKILLET
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces, about 8 cups
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and onion. Cook, breaking the beef into crumbles, until browned and the onion is softened. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Add the chopped cabbage and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until it starts to soften.
- Stir in the uncooked rice, beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with their juices, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 to 22 minutes, until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from the heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, taste for seasoning, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- If the rice is not tender but the skillet looks dry, add a splash of beef broth or water, cover, and cook for a few more minutes.
- For a low-carb version, leave out the rice and stir in cauliflower rice during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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